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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to London from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or TransPennine Express for the next days.
today
from $17
tomorrow
from $13
Wednesday
from $8
Thursday
from $9
Friday
from $8
Saturday
from $8
Sunday
from $9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:35 PM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:20 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    7:20 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to London via Nottingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 25m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      1:10 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      2h 40m
      0
      2:15 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      4:55 PM
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:15 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    3:20 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    4:20 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $13
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    12:05 PM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:15 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:40 AM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    11:15 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    12:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:55 AM
    London
    Hammersmith
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    4h 40m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:40 AM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    4h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:45 AM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:15 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:15 AM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:00 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:25 AM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 15m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:30 AM
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:05 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    4h 50m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:30 PM
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $8
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    12:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:55 AM
    London
    Hammersmith
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    12:20 AM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    5:55 AM
    London
    Hammersmith
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $9
  • FlixBus
    5h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    12:20 PM
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 25m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    11:05 AM
    London
    Marble Arch
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $14
  • TransPennine Express
    6h 46m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Manchester
    Victoria Station
    4:11 PM
    London
    Wallington
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    $116

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and London

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and London are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 118 daily buses from Manchester to London. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Manchester and London.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 274 buses from Manchester to London, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and London, with 95 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to London

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express that travel 106 times every day by bus from Manchester to London in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to London starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus $8
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 106 Ø
Distance 162.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to London

Every day, 106 buses from 3 bus companies leave Manchester for London: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
$70
Tuesday 04/22
$11
Wednesday 04/23
$12
Thursday 04/24
$10
Friday 04/25
$11
Saturday 04/26
$10
Sunday 04/27
$14
Monday 04/28
$11
Tuesday 04/29
$10
Wednesday 04/30
$19
Thursday 05/01
$11
Friday 05/02
$18
Saturday 05/03
$10
Sunday 05/04
$19
Monday 05/05
$10
Tuesday 05/06
$5
Wednesday 05/07
$10
Thursday 05/08
$5
Friday 05/09
$5
Saturday 05/10
$10
Sunday 05/11
$10
Monday 05/12
$19
Tuesday 05/13
$5
Wednesday 05/14
$10
Thursday 05/15
$5
Friday 05/16
$5
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to London

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to London, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $8, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to London. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to London, with $8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to London

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to London in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to London, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to London are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to London

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to London from our users.

National Express from Manchester to London

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to London:

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 3h 55m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 57 Ø
Found on 4/21/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to London

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to London:

Cheapest Price $8
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:20 PM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 49 Ø
Found on 4/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and London

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and London.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to London? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to London.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to London

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to London? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to London? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to London bus

How much does a Manchester London bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 5h 15m to reach London. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to London?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $125. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to London each day?

Every day, the Manchester to London bus route is served by approximately 106 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to London take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to London is offered by National Express and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $45. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to London?

The earliest bus arriving in London from Manchester starts at 2:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to London?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for London starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester London route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to London, passengers can travel with National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and London?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and London by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, FlixBus and TransPennine Express.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to London bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester London bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester London bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to London on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to London

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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